Safeguarding Officer

Are you passionate about safeguarding young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the commitment, resilience and compassion needed to make a real difference in the lives of children and families?

If so, St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join our supportive and welcoming school community. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of our students, enabling them to thrive both personally and academically.

At St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy, we are committed to creating a caring, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their potential. As part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, you will join a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence, faith and service.

As Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Support the DSL in managing safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Act as a key point of contact for students, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Lead intervention programmes and provide pastoral support.
• Promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with staff and partners to ensure the best outcomes for young people.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience in a safeguarding or pastoral role, ideally within a secondary school.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures.
• Is calm, resilient and compassionate when working with young people and families.
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children.

• Salary: £25,073 - £27,639 per annum (Band 4 SCP 11-17)
• Term-time working
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• High-quality CPD and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Cycle to Work scheme and staff discount benefits
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Wonderful students who deserve the very best

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and able to succeed. If you share that belief, we'd love you to join our team and help change lives every day.

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact school office at [email removed], [phone removed] to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.